Articles by Marcus A. Mazza

Many of the systems and components that record incident and crash data on heavy trucks are different than those found on conventional passenger vehicles. In this article, vehicle engineer Marcus Mazza, P.E. provides an overview of Heavy Truck Event Data Recorders (Black Boxes), including how they are different from automotive systems, what information is typically available, and other useful information for anyone investigating a heavy truck crash incident.


The experts at Robson Forensic investigate the full range of issues related to heavy truck incidents. We offer experts specializing in trucking operations, crash reconstruction, repair and inspection, vehicle and component design, and the download and analysis of HTEDR data. Please contact us for help determining which of our experts is best suited to address the technical issues in your case.

In this article, automotive engineer, Marcus Mazza, P.E. discusses the merits of utilizing vehicle simulation software to test vehicle dynamics in place of traditional instrumented testing.

Vehicle simulation software has the potential to offer validated scientific results for disputes involving vehicle stability at a fraction of the time and expense of traditional instrumented testing.

In this article, automotive engineer Marcus Mazza shares his expert insight on the standard of care for vehicle maintenance and repair stations.

Through the course of our casework we have seen numerous cases involving claims of unintended vehicle acceleration. Whether our investigation determined that the cause was electrical, mechanical, or human error, in many of these incidents there were steps that a well informed driver could have taken to safely bring their vehicle to a stop. In this short article, our automotive engineers share their expert insight on what you should do if you find yourself in an incident with unintended acceleration.